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Author and screenwriter Nick Hornby made his name with books like High Fidelity and About A Boy. His new novel, Funny Girl is about a British actress starring in a 1960s sitcom. Hornby talks with Jesse about old TV comedy, personal ambition and sitting on a couch next to Adam Sandler. Later, character actor Luis Guzmán tells about the role that changed his life, Pachanga in Carlito’s Way. Plus Jesse enthuses about the 1995 film noir, Devil in a Blue Dress, explaining why it’s so important that Easy Rawlins is “buying in”. Show notes

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Wow, as I was almost going to sleep listening to that Downton Abby interview, I was pleasantly surprised to hear such an NPR-ish podcast come with it talking about 40-Water. When people say public radio is stiff, white and liberal, it's a decided lack of this type of material that creates that public image. More exposure to American subcultures would make a 'Gargantic' difference in keeping what talk radio shows relevant and alive.

And pardon my hyperbolic deference to Downton Abby, I like it... not as much as Luther, but I understand Luther wasn't an Emmy winning, Producer's guild nominated show. But what do they know... I just like Luther and E-40 better. =) Keep up the good work, "Bullseye."